This is a transcription of the Publisher’s Preface fom Sketches of Successful New Hampshire Men by John B. Clarke, Manchester, 1882.
PUBLISHER’S PREFACE.
This volume contains portraits and biographical sketches of eighty-eight
New Hampshire men whose deserved success in their several callings has
made them conspicuous in the professional, business, and political world.
It should be the first of a series, —the beginning of a work so extensive
as to include similar presentations in regard to all the prominent men
of our state, when it would exceed in value and interest to New Hampshire
people all other publications of a biographical nature. The glory of
our state centers in and is reflected from her great men and noble women,
whose history should be familiar to all who by birth or association are
interested in her fame and welfare, and especially to those in whose
hands rests her future, and who may need the strengthening influence
of their example. To this end this volume will contribute. Its preparation
has occupied a long time, and involved much labor and expense. My connection with it has been that of a publisher, whose duties I have endeavored to discharge faithfully and acceptably. All else is to be credited to
others. The sketches are printed in the order in which they were furnished.
JOHN B. CLARKE.
MANCHESTER, N. H., July, 1882.